After Luna finally got off of Cruger, and his face had returned to the proper shade of blue, they decided to retire inside the large building to discuss questions that were plaguing the majority of those present, after Celestia had sworn by the sun she rose each morning that it was safe to do so. While Twilight was initially sceptical about entering, she changed her tune completely once she entered.
She was like a ten year old in a candy store. Lining the walls were signs marked in several ancient languages, some of which she didn't even recognize. Behind the front desk were magical devices she had never seen before. Never before had she been in a place where she could learn so much outside of a library, and this was only one room.
Luckily Celestia managed to keep a level head. "Come on my little pony, we have to go now."
"Okay," the kid was just told that she couldn't have any candy.
Luckily, Cruger decided to take pity on her. "You can come back when we're fully staffed. Trust me, that's something to see."
Before Twilight could ask him what he meant by fully staffed, they arrived at an elevator. Once they all entered, a tight squeeze you can be sure, Cruger pressed the button for the top floor. Based on her experience with elevators in Manehatten, Twilight expected to at least ask 1 question before they arrived. Unfortunitly, the elevator was faster than she expected, the doors opened before she could finish putting the question together in her mind. Sighing, she turned to exit the elevator.
The kid just found herself in an even bigger candy store.
It was an octagonal room with a raised section around the edge. In the center of the room was a large podium that was designed to be accessible from all sides. Around the edge of the room were multiple workstations facing either the walls or the center of the room. On one side of the room was a large window overlooking the terrain. Opposite it was a large desk overlooking everything, manageing to look intimidating yet comforting at the same time, like that one teacher you had at school who was sweet as honey until you broke the rules. Sitting behind that desk was Cruger, looking like he belonged there as much as a fish belonged in water. Luckily he was in kind teacher mode.
He placed his hand on the desk, which caused the room to come to life. Large flat crystals at the workstations started to glow, a large 3D illusion of the symbol on Cruger's badge appeared and began to rotate, and a rather enticing smell emanated from a previously overlooked alcove on the wall.
"Coffee?" Cruger offered.
When everyone who wanted coffee had some, Cruger politely declined and Pinkie was not permitted to have any, and they all got comfortable, Cruger began his tale.
"As you may have already guessed, Celestia, Luna and I are previously aquainted. When they were young, I was their personal bodyguard and closest, and possibly only, friend."
"Nonsence," Luna interjected, "you are as much kin to me as my sister."
"But that's impossible," said Twilight, "the princesses are over a thousand years old. You couldn't possibly be old enough to have babysat them."
Cruger chuckled, "well maybe if I wasn't interrupted,-"he cast a look at Luna"-I could explain. Now, it all started when those two were mere fillies, Celestia 8 and Luna 5, I think."
(1030 years ago, give or take)
Two young alicorn fillies were deep in the woods, surrounded by Griffin bandits, intent on capturing the young ones for ransom. While there was originally a decent complement of guards, they were to a one slain by the savage sneak attack. Celestia placed herself between Luna and their attackers, ready to give her life to protect her sister if need be.
Luckily, she didn't need to.
Their was an intense flash of blue light, causing all present to shield there eyes. When the light died down, in it's place was a strange figure, garbed in strange, dark colored armor. Celestia did the only thing she could think to do.
"Help"
After a brief but impressive confrontation, I'd call it a fight but that would imply that the they stood a chance, the griffins were driven off. Several of them would be sporting new scars in a few days, but I digress. When he was sure that there weren't any bandits hiding just out of sight, he dismissed his armor with a flash of light. He then turned towards the two fillies to ensure they were alright. Luna was the first to break the silence.
"Doggie"
(Present)
"So that's why Luna called you doggie when she jumped you," Pinkie remarked.
Cruger smiled. "Pretty much, it became their pet name for me. Of course, that was after the whole incident with their mother." Cruger shivered.
"What do you mean by that," Twilight asked.
"Literaly 5 seconds after she said that, their mom arrived. Now picture what she saw: a stranger, surrounded by dead guards, standing over her two daughters. Can't say I blame her for making that mistake."
"You mean she thought..."
"Yep, luckily we got it cleared up before she started blasting me. Well anyway, I received a knighthood, became their personal guard, and turned the royal guard from a bunch of glorified doormen into a well oiled machine. After that the royals were trying to find a way to knight me twice. Anyway, I made it easy for them by asking to be put in charge of the finest squad in the guard, which I then named Space Patrol Delta. Anyway..."
(Approximatley 1020 years ago)
"What will you do for a headquarters?" Celestia asked.
Cruger was about to reply when a guard burst into the room. "Your magesties, a strange structure has appeared outside the forest."
"Well, unless I am very much mistaken, I will be using that one."
(5 years later, I think)
A very confused Tirek was in chains, before the thrones, escorted by a squad of SPD patrol troopers.
"How could you discover my plans so quickly?"
Cruger shrugged, "we got a tip."
(7 years later, probably)
Celestia, Luna, and Cruger stood on the outskirts of what used to be the Crystal Empire, frowns on their faces.
"We defeated Sombra, but why don't I feel like we won" Luna asked.
"Because," Cruger replied, "we didn't save the people."
(3 years later, maybe 4)
Cruger stood in front of Discord, ready to fight to the end. "Ready to go in a cage?"
"Not especially," Discord replied, "How about you?"
(Present day, again)
"So Discord locks me in my own Delta Base and buries the whole thing underground. Luckily the medical wing has a few stasis pods so I could wait it out. Considering the date is over a thousand years since I started my nap, it was a good call."
As he was telling his story, his audience listened quietly, all in their own way. Celestia and Luna, who already knew most of it, had nostalgic looks on there faces. Twilight and Dash were hanging onto his every word, Twilight for the historical aspects, Dash for the butt whoopin'. Cadence and AJ were a little uncertain if it was all true, even though AJ had seen him take down Tirek. Rarity listened politely, while Fluttershy was a little less shy by the end of it, and Pinkie, was Pinkie. At the end of it though, they all knew one fact to be true, Cruger deserved respect, and had earned the admiration the Princesses had for his abilities.
"So anyway," Cruger continued, "if you don't mind Celestia, I have a small request."
"Cruger," Celestia replied, "you have saved Equestria several times, not to mention that you are one of the few I can truly call my friend. What do you need?"
Cruger grinned, "well, it's just that SPD is a little, understaffed."
ok nice
Name: Edge Case
Race: Thestral, Male
Cutie mark: a pair of gray handcuffs, crossed with a sword, against a black spot
Aspect: average body, black fur, a couple of scars going from his forelegs towards his chest, one scar on his right eye, expert on hoof to hoof combat, ranged weapons, basic kinetic and laser weapons, melee combat, S.W.A.T tactics, single, proficient user with a kinetic gun (think of it like a WW1 wichester repeater rifle, but bullets are smaller for better gunpowder usage, increasing range and accuracy with the weapon) and dual claw blades
Background: born on 1022 AN (After Nightmare), Edge is a 22 years old thestral from the outburn aerie on the northen mountains of equestria, Fiercely loyal and helpful, but a bit bullheaded. Trained since 8, the young thestral has practiced a lot of combat tactics and weapons over his live, when nightmare moon came back, he was promoted to second lieutenant after a succesfull raid to stop some nightmare followers from joining the night mistress, also he won his new scars in that incident, now he is a very good friend of Princess Luna and one of her most trusted guard captain's on Canterlot.
Role on SPD: Inspector/Logistics/R-D weaponry/training staff
(sorry about the picture, this site only has URL direct links, I draw mine and have it stored on my computer)
Lunar Fang is dark purple Thestral with a dark yellow mane with electric blue highlights an sea green eyes his cutie mark is a picture of an atom in a full moon. he is a fun loving and hyper active young stallion with a love for science and a drive to prove himself. he is a lot like boom from spd really. he is from cantrlot were his parents work for the night guard. his biggest dream is to become a hero. he wants to apply for R&D division.
6505600 As a reward for being the first to submit an application, as well as said application being a perfect example of what I was looking for, Edge Case is now Head Trainer of SPD Academy. Responsabilities include: overseeing the training of new recruits and personally teaching SWAT training. Congratulations on your new post, do not dishonor it.
Serve. Protect. Defend. SPD.
For everyone else, I apologize for not making this clear, Inspectors don't go chasing criminals, Patrol Troopers do. The Inspectors are mostly at home in the forensics lab.
Name: Fetch
Applying for: R&D (mostly research)
Fetch is a trivia buff. He also is a surprisingly quick study when it comes to operating high tech devices. Not making or fixing them, just operating them. His magic, like his eyes and the streak of color in his mane and tail, is teal.
picture: (sorry for lack of anthro version) http://fetch26291.deviantart.com/art/Fetch-by-PrincessSparkle-422245735
Now, I'm just waiting for Cruger to say: S P D! EMERGENCY!
6505650 Remember Boom from the show? Lunar Fang is now this story's version of him. Official title: Research Assistant. Responsibilities include: testing and assisting in the creation of new equipment for SPD personele. Congratulations on your new post, do not dishonor it.
Serve. Protect. Defend. SPD.
sweet
name: case closed
race unicorn, male
appearance/personality: 6' even with sleek muscular build, has cobalt blue fur with dirty blond Maine styled like clouds from ff. cutie mark is a magnifying glass with sword and shield background. he has sky blue eyes and has a few scars from previous cases. usually seen in a black trench coat. he is usually fairly laid back and fun loving but will get deadly serious if the situation calls fr it.he hates rapist and child abusers and is good with children.
background: he is 25 years old, born in baltimare, he joined the local police force at 19 and worked his way up to detective at 20. by 21 he was a well respected member of the force and was recognized enough that princess celestia herself gave him a few cases to solve (one of the reasons for recommendation into S.P.D). he has extensive weapons and hand to hand combat training where he uses his detective skills to use an opponents body language to predict their next move, trained with the baltimare S.W.A.T. forces and trained in 3 martial arts of the 3 species.
role in S.P.D. inspector, trainer, and basic cop if needed
Application for the R&D department
Name: Steam Gear
Race: Unicorn
Gender: Male
Appearance: A green coat with a brown or dark green mane (I'm kind of uncertain about the mane color). He has golden eyes like Lyra. I think I will shorten this section with a pic.
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Personality:
He is often nervous, can get scared more easily than other ponies, hates every change and has problems to interact with others, especially new ponies. He is an Engineer and behaves more confident, when it comes to this subject. When put in extreme situations, it is possible, that he breaks down. From time to time he argues with a critical voice in his head, which can lead to him spacing out and not listening, while others talk. He can also act more confident or differently, when it comes to wings. He has a real obsession with them, especially then it comes to measuring them. This can cause him to drool, if he is not watching it. His dream is to one day build functioning artificial wings, since he wants to fly like a Pegasus. He is also inattentive and hates sweets, fruits, parties and the colour pink. You could say that he is more into vegetables, bread and the likes. Oh and before I forget to add it, he also doesn't swear, or at least not out loud. He can swear in his thoughts, but even that is something, that his voice does a lot more than him.
I can also add a short history of him, if it is needed.
If Fetch's OC is for research, then Steam Gear is definitely good for Development.
What about Tirek then, Twilight?
I enjoy this story so far. Have a Like!
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the unexpected influx of applications, the Human Resources Department has been created earlier than originally anticipated. All further Applications must be submitted here or they will be immediatly rejected.
Serve. Protect. Defend. SPD.
6505682 Case Closed
This is to inform you that you have been accepted into Space Patrol Delta. Position: Inspector 1st Class. Responsibilities include: canvasing crime scenes for viable evidence, processing and analizing evidence, determining possible suspects and identifying the guilty party among said suspects. Other duties may include: testifying in open court, visiting schools, etc. Congratulations on your new post, do not dishonor it.
Serve. Protect. Defend. SPD.
6505721 Steam Gear
This is to inform you that you have been accepted into Space Patrol Delta. Position: Engineering Crew Chief. Responsibilities include: supervising and participating in the construction and maintainance of SPD equipment. Congratulations on your new post, do not dishonor it.
Serve. Protect. Defend. SPD.
6505658 Fetch
This is to inform you that you have been accepted into Space Patrol Delta. Position: Research Team Lead. Responsibilities include: designing new SPD equipment, coordinating with Engineering crews to construct prototype versions of new equipment. Congratulations on your new post, do not dishonor it.
Serve. Protect. Defend. SPD.
Name: Grey Ghost
Race: Unicorn
Age:physically 25
Colors: Slate grey with white mane and tail, green eyes.
cutie mark: A shield with a white clothe over it.
Bio: Born before the Crystal Empire was lost, Grey is the son of Luna and Sombra. He spent much of his life working with his father until Sombra was corrupted by dark magic. At that point, Sombra subjected Grey to horrific experiments of dark magic, staining the young unicorn with its taint. When Luna and Celestia managed to rescue Grey but he was in a coma until Luna was banished. Upon waking up, he flew into a rage when he found out that Celestia had failed to save either of his parents. After a heatsed argument, Grey Ghost exiled himself to a small cave where he placed himself into a time dilation bubble, in hopes of seeing his mother again.
personality: Kind, quick to protect others and do the right thing. Due to Sombra's experiments, Grey can expreience periods of dark magic fueled rage
position: detective
6505916 Please resubmit to human resources
6505934 ?
6505668 thank you I always loved Booms antics and I believe SPD would not be the same without him and the commander believes he will be every much the hero he can see he can becomes. we just need a doctor Katt now maybe a griffon or a zebra like zicora.
Now, let's see if we can find where RIC might be hiding.
Cruger & RIC are my favorite characters from SPD. (I have a fondness for canines, even alien and robotic ones)
6506576 same here I just like foxes which are closely related to canines.
6505654 hope to be of service sir, officer Edge Case reporting for duty
Head officer cruger, we may have a problem with recruiting, we have a lot of expertise departments on the base, but we direly need a medical staff also
6506695 Check Human Resources, the position of CMO has been filled.
P.S. It's Commander Cruger
Interesting... I didn't get that vibe from reading it... just how Anthro are we talking about here? Equestrian girls level or more satyr (those half-goat half-human things) level?
I admit, I like that Cruger got curbstomped by Discord, since it shows he's not being portrayed as invincible against the MLP threats (I HATE IT when crossovers do that) and there are some threats that he can't defeat.
But here's a question: if he couldn't beat Discord, how did he curbstomp Tirek who had Discord's power?
That said, I do find this story better than many displaced fics. And it IS refreshing to see the displaced character be a GOOD guy.
Are you still accepting OC's?
Aw no kirin? Boo, that's what my OC is. I may not write stories, even though I would like to, that doesn't mean I can't have an OC.
We need a janitor by the name of Scruffy
Is it too late to submit my OC?
i dont care if mine is late!
Name:Samsara Blazen
Race:Griffon
Description: Red almost the color of fire feathers, a slightly golden-ish fur scar running done his right eye, purple eyes.
Bio:he came from a rough childhood with two older sisters and a younger brother, hes kinda grumpy(not in a bad way) hes a workaholic.
applying for cop
Time tec is the name he tooks like time turrner except a unicorn he is and inventor and good at time magic and combat magic and his cutymark is the same as my icon.
8246617 Two problems with your submission
1: It's a little short on details
2: Put it in the designated blog
8247475
Question are OC's still up to being used in your story?
Name:Astral Flare
Age:1180
Place of origin:Crystal Empire
Personality:willing to do what's right, anger issues, stubborn
Species:crystal dragon
Picture:see profile picture
Position:weapons specialist
Size:teenage dragon
Name: Dusk Saber
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Race: Bat pony
Place of birth: Manehattan
Personality: Cool headed, Disciplined, able to plan for unseen outcomes, kind hearted, strong willed, unable to easily angered, always ready to protect Civilians, easy to work with, and always trusts his team to get the job done.
Combat type: marksman/hand to hand specialist.